A list of healthy foods to eat during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a wonderful part of the human lifecycle but can be very straining on the female body. The body will need more nutrients so that it can support the growth of a healthy baby, and be a strong and healthy mother.
Taking supplements in pills are synthetic and often have side effects, so it’s important to eat the right foods rich in nutrients. In today’s video we will share with you a list of the best foods for pregnant women to eat.
1. Eggs Eggs contain all the building blocks of life are a key source of nutrients. They are rich in proteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals which help the cells to heal and grow.
2. Salmon Wild caught salmon is rich in Vitamin A which is important for growing new cells in children. It tells the cells what to form into such as heart tissue, spinal tissue etc… A deficiency in Vitamin A can lead to miscarriage and underweight children.
3. Cod Liver Oil To boost your levels of Vitamin A, we highly recommend taking virgin cod liver oil capsules. Icelandic sources are the healthiest. These also strengthen eye health in both mother and baby.
4. Almonds These nuts support a healthy overall body and are a great source of manganese. Nuts in general can help to grow healthy bones in children, and prevent flat feet and jaw issues.
5. Sea Kelp This is one of the best sources of trace minerals such as copper and iodine. A lack of iodine can lead to brain fog in pregnant women, and poor brain development in children. Iodine will strengthen the IQ of the baby and copper will prevent swayback.
6. Brazil Nuts Many pregnant women suffer with a complication called pre-eclampsia in the later stages of pregnancy. Brazil nuts are a rich source of magnesium and selenium, two important nutrients to prevent this high blood pressure condition.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar Drink a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water with each meal. This strengthens the stomach and allows more nutrients to be absorbed, and improves digestion.
8. Beef Liver This is one of the best foods you can eat to keep your iron levels high and prevent anaemia. Anaemia can lead to miscarriage so you need must prevent this.
9. Pork A healthy baby needs lots of B vitamins as these are involved in their autonomic nervous system. Eating pork supplies B1 which can prevent cot death in children, also known as sudden infant death syndrome. It helps to prevent toxaemia in pregnant women, and aids breathing for children when born.
10. Nutritional Yeast This is yet another wonderful source of the B vitamin complex. This includes a range of different nutrients that work together, especially for the nervous system. This can help prevent mood swings, liver issues, and anxiety during pregnancy.
11. Ginger Tea Morning sickness and feeling sick is very common when pregnant. A cup of ginger root tea a few times per week can prevent this from happening. It also helps to soothe digestion.
12. Coconut Oil Switch out the vegetable oil and start cooking with extra virgin coconut oil. This supports a strong immune system to prevent infections during pregnancy. It also improves brain health and development in both mother and child.
13. Avocado Avocados are rich in healthy fats, potassium and folate. These nutrients support fetal health and can prevent birth defects in children. They also prevent leg cramps in mothers.
14. Kiwi Eating kiwis helps the growth and development of babies as they are high in Vitamin C and folate. Vitamin C helps to form collagen and prevent the waters from breaking too early.
15. Bell Peppers Another wonderful source of Vitamin C and phytonutrients to support a healthy pregnancy. This also helps women to absorb more iron for healthy blood flow.
16. Broccoli It’s important to eat leafy greens in the cruciferous family every single day. Broccoli supplies potassium for healthy fluid balance in the body. It’s also rich in antioxidants, folate, zeaxanthin, calcium and much more. As you can see there are some wonderful super foods that you can eat during pregnancy. Eating a mixture of these foods will supply the body with the nutrients that it needs to support a healthy mother and child.
We highly recommend cutting back on sugary foods and refined grains, as these can pull nutrients out of the body and cause blood sugar issues. Be sure to see our Healthy Pregnancy playlist at the end. Here we have videos where you can learn which foods to avoid for pregnancy, pregnancy tips and useful resources. Thank you very much for listening, a like is always appreciated and remember to subscribe and tap the bell for more healthy videos. I wish you great health, wealth and happiness.
